Who We Are

Andrew Callaci

Owner

In 2016, Andrew purchased a white Vespa Primavera 150 from Vespa Portland. Ever since then, he has been a huge scooter enthusiast, and heavily involved in the Portland scooter community. He runs PDXScooter’s instagram, an account dedicated to the scooter lifestyle in Portland. In 2017, the owners of Vespa Portland planned their retirement, and Andrew took it as a sign that he was destined to run the best scooter shop in the Pacific Northwest. He started running Vespa Portland in 2018, and the rest is history.

Michelle Hooton

Owner and Accountant

Michelle is the co-owner of Vespa Portland and Ural Portland. She is also a skilled accountant., highly organized, and makes sure the guys at Vespa Portland can do math. (we forget sometimes)

Pedro Galvan

Head Mechanic

Pedro has been with Vespa Portland and Ural Portland for over 10 years. He is a certified mechanic with Piaggio, Vespa, Genuine, SYM, Ural, Kawasaki, and highly knowledgeable with the ins and outs of motorcycles and scooters. Your bike is in good hands with Pedro.

Jaypee Nicdao

Mechanic

Jaypee is an expert mechanic with many different scooters and motorcycles; if it has two-wheels, chances are he can fix it. At his home country of the Philippines, he was a mechanic in his hometown, and had worked on bikes for most of his life.

Danny Patrick

Sales

Danny bought his first scooter, a Genuine Buddy 50, in 2013 from Vespa Portland. His passion for scooters and motorcycles was so prominent that the owners of Vespa Portland asked him to work at the shop! Ever since then, he became very knowledgeable in scooters and motorcycles, and has helped make Vespa Portland what it is today. If you have questions about a bike, he has the answers.

Matt Souza

Parts Manager

Matt is a long time scooter enthusiast who has been riding for over 20 years. He is involved and well known in the Portland scooter community, and is the president of Twist N’ Play; Portland’s most well established vintage scooter club. If you’re into scooters and have participated in a group ride, chances are you’ve met Matt. He also has a great vintage scooter collection made up of 4 classics. Matt has been with Vespa Portland since April 2018. If you have any parts related questions, Matt is here to help.

Nathan Fouché

Marketing, Website Management, Social Media

Nathan began working for Vespa Portland and Ural Portland in 2015. He manages the websites, social media, marketing, and has a great deal of knowledge in all the brands we carry. Nathan also excels at customer service and helping people pick out the bike of their dreams. Whether you have questions about a sale on the website, or just need help finding a light bulb for your scooter, he’s there to help.

Tom Johel

Service Manager

Tom is a skilled scooter mechanic with over 16 years of experience. If you’re into the local Portland scooter scene, there’s a good chance you know Tom, or have had him work on your scooter. He began his scooter career at Scooter Station in Portland from 2002 to 2010. After that, he moved on to Polaris of Portland for three years, and then found his way to Columbia Scooters for another three years. Tom joined the Vespa Portland crew in February 2019, and we’re happy to have him! If you need to make a service appointment, or have maintenance related questions, Tom is here for you.

Twist the throttle. Reclaim your freedom.

We have the largest showroom and the best selection of scooter brands in the Pacific Northwest. We are the only authorized local retailer of Genuine and GenZe scooters, and Ural Motorcycles. Best of all, we have the greatest sales and service staff in Portland.
As one of the largest volume dealers on the west coast, you can be assured that we have the best selection of scooters and can help you find exactly what you are looking for!
Enjoy the ride!
Vespa Portland

Main Showroom and Service Center

New Location 205 SE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR 97214

T: 503-222-3779 | F: 503-473-8762

Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm

Closed Sunday Monday

Scooter & Motorcycle Service

We have the best service department in Oregon. With factory-trained technicians to serve you, no one is better qualified to care for your scooter or motorcycle. We use genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts & accessories to keep your bike running and looking its best. If you are looking to add aftermarket parts, our team of mechanics is ready to build up your engine or trick out your scooter or motorcycle. Learn more about our Service Center...